Name

Global Water Intelligence

Legal name

Media Analytics Ltd

Website

https://globalwaterintel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Memberships: GWI's primary revenue driver is subscription-based membership sold in tiers (Executive, Multi-office, Strategist). Pricing ranges from £1,295/$1,950 annually for up to 10 users, to £5,180/$7,800+ for multi-office plans, and £20,000/$30,000 for unlimited global Strategist access. Subscriptions provide access to articles, newsletters, data tools, project trackers, tariff surveys, and webinars.
2. Events and Conferences: Revenue generated from hosting and sponsoring water sector events including the Global Water Summit, UltraFacility, and partner events listed on the platform. Events serve as anchor community touchpoints and generate revenue through attendance and sponsorship.
3. Data and Research Products: Specialized data products including WaterData, DesalData, and Water Desalination Report (WDR) are available as standalone or bundled subscriptions, contributing to revenue. Downloadable project data and bespoke forecasting are available to Strategist-tier members.
4. White Papers and Publications: GWI publishes white papers (e.g., 'Urgency and Opportunity', 'Watering the New Economy') available to members, along with partner content hub publishing sponsored articles. Revenue includes advertising and sponsored content.
5. Advertising and Sponsorship: The platform carries display advertising and partner/sponsored content. The Partner Content Hub features sponsored articles from water companies and technology providers, generating advertising revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Global Water Intelligence (GWI), trading as Media Analytics Ltd, operates a subscription-based intelligence and publishing platform for the global water sector. Its core offering is the Executive Intelligence Service, which bundles unlimited access to editorial coverage, weekly and monthly newsletters, the Project Tracker Tool (1,300+ live projects), the Global Water Tariff Survey (569 cities across 186 countries), the IDRA Desalination & Reuse Handbook, and access to specialized data platforms (WaterData, DesalData) and AI-assisted research. The company also runs flagship events (Global Water Summit, UltraFacility), awards programs, and curated professional networks (Global Water Leaders, Corporate Water Leaders, Leading Utilities of the World).

Product overview

Global Water Intelligence (GWI) operates as a comprehensive water sector intelligence platform offering a unified subscription-based service. The core offering consists of the Executive Intelligence Service, which bundles unlimited access to GWI articles, newsletters (Global Water Intelligence and GWI Technology), the Project Tracker Tool (1,300+ live projects), the Global Water Tariff Survey (569 cities across 186 countries), and the IDRA Desalination & Reuse Handbook. Additional specialized data products include WaterData and DesalData for sector-specific analytics. The platform also encompasses the Water Leaders Podcast, GWI Quarterly Review publication, flagship events including the Global Water Summit and UltraFacility, and professional networks such as Corporate Water Leaders, Global Water Leaders, and Leading Utilities of the World. Enterprise-tier GWI Strategist membership provides unlimited global access with enhanced data tools, bespoke forecasting, and analyst support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Water Summit: Annual flagship conference bringing together water industry leaders, held in cities such as Madrid and Oxford.
• Global Water Awards
• Project Tracker
• GWI WaterData
• GWI DesalData
• UltraFacility
• Global Water Leaders
• Corporate Water Leaders
• Leading Utilities of the World
• Water Leaders Podcast

Products and services

• Executive Intelligence Service A subscription membership providing unlimited access to GWI articles and newsletters, curated forecast data, the Project Tracker Tool (1,300+ live projects), the Global Water Tariff Survey, and the IDRA Desalination & Reuse Handbook. Designed for water sector professionals seeking consolidated market intelligence.
• Project Tracker Tool A project tracking tool covering over 1,300 live water projects internationally, enabling subscribers to scope opportunities from early stages through financial close and monitor competitive activity.
• Global Water Tariff Survey Tariff profiles for water, wastewater, and stormwater across 569 cities in 186 countries, enabling comparative analysis of tariff structures, changes, and water issues globally.
• IDRA Desalination & Reuse Handbook Annual handbook providing end-users dealing with water scarcity the information needed to future-proof operations for 2050 and beyond, documenting global desalination and wastewater reuse projects.
• Global Water Intelligence Newsletter Weekly newsletter providing the most important news from the water sector along with analysis of market developments, new business opportunities, and competitive intelligence.
• GWI Technology Newsletter Monthly technology-focused newsletter from the chief technology officer mapping the current shape and future trajectory of key water technology markets, expert perspectives, patent application trends, and start-up technologies.
• GWI WaterData Comprehensive water data platform providing datasets, downloadable forecast data, and bespoke forecasting capabilities for the municipal and industrial water markets. Covers M&A activity, growth capital flows, project tracking, and company financials.
• DesalData Specialized desalination data platform providing market intelligence, capacity forecasts, and investment analysis for the desalination industry.
• GWI Strategist Membership Top-tier membership providing unlimited global access for employees, full access to Executive Intelligence and WaterData tools, downloadable forecast data, bespoke forecasting capabilities, comprehensive municipal and industrial water market maps, Project Tracker, Tariff Survey, IDRA Handbook, downloadable project data, Ask an Analyst tool, and strategist webinars.
• Water Leaders Podcast Podcast series featuring industry leaders discussing water sector trends, innovations, and strategic insights.
• Water Desalination Report (WDR) Trade publication covering desalination industry news, projects, and market analysis.
• GWI Quarterly Review Quarterly publication consolidating critical water market developments and opportunities into concise analysis for members.
• Global Water Summit Annual flagship conference bringing together water industry leaders, featuring partner content and networking opportunities. Held in Madrid in 2026.
• UltraFacility 2026 Technical conference dedicated to semiconductor facility systems covering power, water, HVAC, chemicals, gas, and construction, held September 16-18, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Corporate Water Leaders A global network of working groups dedicated to addressing industrial water challenges and advancing water stewardship, bringing together leading global brands including Beiersdorf, Colgate-Palmolive, Coty, L'Oréal, Unilever, and Wella Company.
• Global Water Leaders Network connecting water industry leaders for collaboration and knowledge sharing on water management challenges.
• Leading Utilities of the World Network of leading water utilities globally focused on sharing best practices and advancing water management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,300+ live projects tracked in the Project Tracker Tool
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Herui GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026GWI is listed as a co-supporter of the 9th Industrial Water Water Leaders Forum at WATERTECH CHINA 2026, alongside Ecolab. The forum focuses on industrial water treatment technologies and low-carbon pathways.
• EcolabcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Ecolab co-supports the 9th Industrial Water Leaders Forum (IWLF) alongside GWI at WATERTECH CHINA 2026. The IWLF addresses industrial water treatment technologies and low-carbon pathways. This GTM partnership positions both organizations at a major water industry forum in Asia.
• Herui GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Herui Group organizes WATERTECH CHINA 2026 (18th Shanghai International Water Show), for which GWI provides content support for the 9th Industrial Water Leaders Forum. GWI's association with this large-scale event (180,000 sqm, 2,500+ exhibitors, 100,000+ visitors from 175 countries) extends its reach into the Asian water market.
• XPV Water PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026GWI partnered with XPV Water Partners to release the 'Urgency and Opportunity: The New Dynamics of Water Investment' report identifying an $8.8 trillion gap in water infrastructure investment over the next decade. The report analyzed four high-growth investment themes: Flexibility, Agility, Credibility, and Availability. The partnership combines GWI's market intelligence with XPV's investment expertise.
• XylemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026GWI co-published research with Xylem projecting AI-driven water demand to surge 129% by 2050, adding approximately 30 trillion liters of annual water demand. The report analyzed water footprint across the AI value chain and was presented at the Global Water Summit. This research partnership produced one of GWI's most high-profile analytical outputs of 2026.
• International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025GWI partners with IDRA to publish the annual IDRA Desalination & Reuse Handbook, a leading industry reference publication covering global desalination and water reuse markets. The handbook documents over 190 desalination projects contracted in 2024–25 and more than 200 wastewater reuse projects since 2022. The partnership positions GWI at the center of the desalination and reuse knowledge ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bluefield Research: Specialist water sector market intelligence and advisory firm covering municipal and industrial water markets globally. Closest direct competitor to GWI's subscription research, data, and advisory model, though narrower in events and networks.
• WaterWorld (Endeavor Business Media): Long-running B2B water industry magazine and digital media platform covering municipal and industrial water. Comparable in editorial mission and target audience but operates primarily as an advertising-supported publication rather than paid subscription intelligence.
• Water Online (Industrial Networking): Digital media community serving water treatment and utility professionals with articles, videos, and webinars. Comparable in audience (water professionals) and content monetization model, though less premium subscription data products than GWI.

Broad incumbents

• S&P Global Commodity Insights: Large-scale commodity and energy intelligence platform with growing water and ESG coverage. Comparable business model (subscription research, data, events) but operates at vastly greater scale across broader commodities, putting it in partial competition for water sector budgets.
• Wood Mackenzie: Global research and consultancy covering energy, renewables, and natural resources with expanding water coverage. Comparable in subscription intelligence, data depth, and analyst-driven model, though water is one of many verticals rather than the focus.
• BloombergNEF: Research provider covering energy transition, climate, and emerging technology markets including water. Comparable subscription intelligence and analyst model, serving overlapping financial and corporate subscribers, with broader scope.
• GlobalData: Large data analytics and research platform covering multiple industries including utilities and water. Comparable B2B subscription intelligence model, though broader industry scope and less sector-specialist depth than GWI.
• Frost & Sullivan: Global research and consulting firm with dedicated water and environmental coverage. Comparable in subscription research, growth consulting, and awards/event franchises, though water is one segment of a much wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• IDTechEx: Specialist research firm focused on emerging technologies with growing water-related coverage (membranes, desalination, sensors). Comparable subscription research and events model, focused on technology adoption rather than broader market intelligence.

Others

• International Water Association (IWA): Global membership network and publishing body for water professionals. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; IWA offers academic publications, conferences, and networks that overlap with GWI's professional community positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WaterIntel
• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/global-water-intelligence

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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